Jacksonville State coaches surprise player who hasn't seen mother in 5 years | ESPN

Jacksonville State’s coaches trick forward Norbertas Giga to think he’s watching film, but instead, they surprise him with his mother whom he hasn’t seen in five years.

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[LunaGer]

I love how grown men become little boys again when reunited with their mothers. So sweet 🥺💕

[feliciamaynard]

I love how grown men become little boys again just with one hug from mama.

[michellemenard]

Everyone needs a hug from mom once and a while. We never stop being someone's child 🥰

[vidhyak]

I lost my mother in a sudden turn of events four months back.I feel like there is a huge hole in my heart which nobody can fill!Mothers are precious, if you have one please cherish every day with her

[MAGzNET]

I’m 25, lost my mom when I was 12. So I’ve lived over half my life without her. Still have dreams where I see her. No matter how long you always miss momma.

Edit: Thank all of you for the prayers and for sharing your stories. I send all the love right back! We’re all connected through loss, but we can always try and gain strength from pain. Together we grow ❤️

[katerh]

5 years is a long time to not see your son. She must really really love him to give him this opportunity to play basketball in another country knowing it would be hard to visit.

[tinydiamond]

A beautiful thing to see.
Kudos to his coaches!

[jenniferwilliamson]

God bless each person that made this happen for them both!

[jessicadriscoll]

You know you've been a good parent when your grown son has this reaction after not seeing you. He doesn't care who sees him crying, cause all that matters in the moment is that he's hugging his mom. This is so sweet! Well done mama!

[tvandang]

Always Mommy’s little boy no matter what sizes or ages they are.

[ms.unique]

3years ago I seen this now 3 years later still I’m crying like a baby! So adorable 🙏🏽💓

[MaurLiz]

Awww, he missed his momma sooo much. What a beautiful tribute to the love he has for her. I love when big, tall guys lean down to hug their moms...it's like they're little boys again. What a wonderful video. Thanks for ❤ ❤

[truebluelf]

It’s been 21 years since my mom passed. I’d do anything to give her a hug one last time.

[johnmunro]

Room full of big tough guys blinking like there's a sand storm.

[KR-gxfp]

There's no bond like a mother and son, so lovely to witness this! Bless them x

[see-rious-ley]

Both had to make sacrifices to be far apart from each other for five years…. The love they both had for each other just makes this reunion a true blessing❤

Thanks to all the coaches for making it happen to this great guy who still misses his momma 👍👏

[faithmagoma]

"I want my mommy" has no age limit

[jsc]

Wow this made me cry. I lost my mom to cancer when I was 8. I'm 29 now and I miss her so much. I wish I could hug her and hear her laugh again. To just have one more day with her. Always love and respect your parents. They won't be here forever

[pm.]

If you got parents that are still with us, let them know everyday how much they mean to you!! Don’t give yourself regrets later that you’ll endure!!

[britzel]

This choked me up. I can't imagine not seeing my son for that long. Heartbreaking!!!